Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With the start of spring in full swing, and the last, lingering threat of winter’s frost a steadily fading memory, gardeners everywhere are taking to the sunshine…
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Rotary launches project to honor personal heroes
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A couple of years ago the Monticello Chapter of Rotary International began a tribute banner project to recognize military personnel with connections to Jefferson County. Now the…
4-H helps keep Jefferson County beautiful
Justice Barrington UF/ IFAS Extension – Jefferson 4-H is committed to enhancing the beauty of Jefferson County! One of the core values of our Teen Council is community service, and we are…
Two lemur sisters join Wildlife Center’s breeding program
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa lies Madagascar, the fourth largest island nation in the world. Because of its isolated location, many animals…
Second Saturday fun lasts morning to night on March 8
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. More than a dozen businesses in downtown Monticello are participating in a St. Patrick’s Day themed Second Saturday on March 8, with fun for the whole family….
Today is Employee Appreciation Day
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Today, Friday, March 7, is National Employee Appreciation Day. It is a day set aside to show appreciation for all the members of a business or organization…
Senior center welcomed AmeriCorps volunteers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Senior Citizens Center recently welcomed support from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. On Feb. 17 and 24, a group of 14…
Register for caregiver conference by March 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice is hosting a one-day conference called “Caregiving with Heart” on Saturday, March 22. In partnership with ACTS 2 and the Alzheimer’s Project, the event…
Chamber to hold mixer for young professionals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an informal mixer for Monticello Young Professionals. The first of what is expected to be a quarterly event will…
Mosaic exhibit to open at JAG this weekend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This month’s exhibit at Jefferson Arts Gallery features the polymer clay mosaic paintings created at Debortina Studio. The show, entitled “Flora, Fauna and Friends,” opens on Saturday,…
JCS celebrates National FFA Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Future Farmers of America (FFA) is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. As of August…
At a loss for words: Western style
It seems there are more than enough idioms to cover all walks of life and time periods. This time, join me on a journey into the Old West to recall some elderly…
CareerSource updates chamber on services for employers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The February luncheon for members of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce featured Lacy “LJ” McMullen, Jr., an account representative with CareerSource Capital Region. In addition to…
Historical Association holds annual meeting for 2025
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Another year has come and gone, which means that another year of activities are planned for the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA). JCHA’s annual meeting for 2025…
4-H Teen Council Club learns about car maintenance from local mechanic
Justice Barrington UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County Car maintenance is a vital skill that everyone should possess, especially teenagers preparing to embark on their driving journey. Recently, members of the Jefferson County 4-H…
Preserving Black History
February has been designated Black History Month for more than forty years, but the observance has its roots back as far as 1926. Some would argue that, if we’re to have a…
Brynwood celebrates Black History Month
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Monticello, Fla., held its annual Black History Month program on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 18. Residents and their guests filled the dining…
What your driveway is trying to tell you
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For most of us, our driveway is relatively invisible to us. It serves as our main route from our car to our house, sparing us from having…
MercyMe announces “I Can Only Imagine” sequel
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. The 2018 film “I Can Only Imagine,” announced they will be releasing a sequel. Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate announced that during the Spring of 2025, “I…
Jefferson County REC wins state voter turnout award
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Jan. 9, during the spring quarterly meeting for the Republican State Executive Committee in Orlando, the Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee (REC) was awarded first place…